Battle For Our City Part 93/135

Another shock of pain ran through her body as his relentless attacks found purchase again. She stumbled, recovering a little slower than before, dodging behind an overturned thick oak table which took the brunt of the next blast. She cursed to herself as she took a moment.

She needed to get close somehow, but he always managed to stay out of reach, even with the enhanced speed of her powers.

As she sprinted out of cover again, the old man was still grinning, How was it possible for any one mortal person to have so much power at their disposal? Blythe had told her about enchanted trinkets that could enhance people's magic or strength... perhaps in his old age he'd acquired a few.

Not that the knowledge helped her as she dodged another blast.